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Moving to Colombia: The Basics

A free guide in plain words: your first visa, residency, money, phone, driving, utilities, renting, buying, health care, getting around and finding help. 12 one-page sections, every source linked.

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What's inside

Your first visa
Residency, and later citizenship
Money: your US bank, a Colombian bank, or both
Phone and internet
Driving: your license
Utilities
Renting a home
Buying property: rent first
Health care
Getting around
Finding help
Day to day

Rules here change often. Everything in this guide was checked in October 2026. Before you act, check the current rule with the official sources linked inside. General information, not legal advice.